Library Reference
Reference services provided at the Services Desk assists students, faculty, staff, and other researchers with their research and information retrieval needs. Books in the library are cataloged using the Library of Congress Subject Classification and Subject Headings as indicated in the list below. In addition to print materials, the library provides access to many Online Library Databases, including Journal Finder and the KSU Library Catalog. For tutorials, check out the Library Instruction Services.
Off-Campus Access:
- Click on Off Campus Access.
For assistance with finding research material, contact the Service Desk by any of these means:
- In-Person
- Phone: (502) 597-6851
- Complete Ticket Form
- Chat With Us
The library staff is always present to assist during the library hours.
To assist you in research, note the Library of Congress Classification and Subject Headings:
A–General works
B–Philosophy, psychology, Religion
C–Auxiliary sciences of history (general)
D–History/Europe
E–History: America
G–Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
H–Social Sciences
J–Political Science
K–Law
L–Education
M–Music
N–Fine Arts
P–Language and Literature
Q–Science
R–Medicine
S–Agriculture
T–Technology
U–Military Science
V–Naval Science
Z–Bibliography, Library Science, Information Resources (general)
For additional information or questions regarding Reference Services at Blazer Library, please contact the Reference Librarian / Head of Public Services:
Nkechi Amadife, Ph.D., M.L.I.S
Professor
Head of Public Services & Reference Services & Library Instruction Coordinator
Kentucky State University
Phone: 502.597.6817
Email: nkechi.amadife@kysu.edu